Spiranthes spiralis
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- Autumn lady's tresses spiranthes
- Plant type
- Wildflower
- Growth habit
- Herbaceous
- Light
- Partial shade
- Watering
- Medium
- Temperature
- Cool
- Humidity
- Moderate
- Propagation
- Seed grown
- Native range
- North American grasslands
- public plants
- 0 public plants
- collectors
- 0 collectors
What Spiranthes spiralis is
Spiranthes spiralis is a wildflower known for its delicate, twisted stem. Small white flowers wind around the stalk like a braid.
This plant prefers cool, stable conditions. It grows best in partial shade with consistent, medium moisture.
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People and Spiranthes spiralis
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Pre-modern era
Early observation
Naturalists noted the plant in grassland habitats. It was valued as a quiet feature of the landscape.
- 19th century
Botanical interest
Gardeners began documenting the specific needs of wild orchids. Collectors attempted to transplant them into garden settings.
- Modern era
Contemporary stewardship
You now find this plant primarily in native gardens. Cultivation relies on successful germination from seed.
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Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Spiranthes spiralis?
Spiranthes spiralis is a species in the Spiranthes genus. Commonly known as Autumn lady's tresses spiranthes, a wildflower, and with a herbaceous growth habit. Native to North American grasslands.
How do you care for Spiranthes spiralis?
Reference care guidance for Spiranthes spiralis: partial shade light, medium watering, cool temperatures, and moderate humidity. Collectors on collecto.rs will refine this as more public specimens are added.
How rare is Spiranthes spiralis?
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What else is Spiranthes spiralis called?
Spiranthes spiralis is also known as Spiranthes spiralis, Ophrys spiralis, Tussaca autumnalis, Spiranthes autumnalis f. bracteata, and Spiranthes autumnalis var. major.
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